Our Projects
Our teams are currently working on 4 different projects, two of which are supervised by Planète Sciences. Another is linked to a project named PERSEUS by another association named CNES.
Generally, our projects are separated into one of two groups: aeronautics and aerospace.
Our Aerospace Projects
July 2024
Ætherion The Ætherion rocket represents a significant step in the field of experimental rocketry. Designed to achieve transonic and supersonic speeds, it aims to explore the aerodynamic behavior during the transition between these two flight regimes. This project builds on the experience gained from the Zéphir rocket and incorporates improvements for a more precise study of compressible fluid dynamics phenomena. The Ætherion will be equipped with a PRO75 3G – Classic motor and an Aero-break system to control its maximum altitude, while ensuring a smooth landing thanks to a side-mounted parachute ejection system. To optimize flight stability, a StabTraj application has also been developed. The goal is to analyze shock waves, Prandtl-Meyer expansion fans, and oblique shocks, comparing experimental data with numerical simulations conducted using Ansys and SU2. The results of this project will provide valuable insights for the design of future rockets, enhancing our understanding of supersonic flows and contributing to the advancement of cutting-edge flight technologies.
Fri 14 Mar 2025
MC-4 [DESCRIPTION MC-4] La fusée Ætherion représente une avancée significative dans le domaine des fusées expérimentales. Conçue pour atteindre des vitesses transsoniques et supersoniques, elle vise à explorer le comportement aérodynamique de la transition entre ces deux régimes de vol. Ce projet s'appuie sur l'expérience acquise avec la fusée Zéphir et intègre des améliorations pour une étude plus précise des phénomènes de dynamique des fluides compressibles. Il sera équipée d'un moteur PRO75 3G – Classic et d'un système d'aérofrein pour controller son altitude maximale, tout en garantissant un atterrissage en douceur grâce à un système d'éjection de parachute. Pour optimiser la stabilité en vol, une application de stabtraj a également été développée. L'objectif est d'analyser les ondes de choc, la détente de Prandtl-Meyer, et les chocs obliques, en comparant les données expérimentales aux simulations numériques réalisées avec Ansys et SU2. Les résultats de ce projet offriront des perspectives précieuses pour la conception de futures fusées, en améliorant notre compréhension des écoulements supersoniques et en aidant à développer des technologies de vol avancées.
Wed 2 Jul 2025
Micro-fusée 1: Icarus Icarus is a micro-class rocket designed, manufactured, and launched as part of the Top Aéro association’s initiative at Sorbonne Université. Its goal is to develop a reusable rocket capable of achieving a target apogee of approximately 500 meters. Icarus features a custom electronics bay, a servo-actuated parachute deployment system, and utilizes a custom spreadsheet (StabTraj) to calculate key flight parameters.Our Aeronautics Projects
Piloting
We also plan on grouping together pilots, student pilots, and those passionate about piloting by organizing participation in the French Student Aerial Rally (Rallye Aérien Étudiant) as well as organizing other projects such as a tour of France by plane in collaboration with another student body on our campus named TV Jussieu with a view toward presenting French aeronautical know-how.
